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Area Attractions

Riberac lies on the river Dronne in the heart of Perigord Vert in the North West Dordogne. It offers an extremely wide range of activities and places to visit to suit most interests. The warm sunny climate is ideal for active pursuits, sight seeing and shopping, or for just lazing around by the pool. The area is of course famous for its cuisine and there are a  wide range of restaurants for everyone.
Riberac Market on Friday morning, 8am till 12.30pm, is the largest in the Dordogne
flowers
Sports
Canoeing  1Km in Riberac
La Bride du Welsh pony trekking
Walking Local and Foret de Double
Riding 3 KM
Fishing Local and Foret de Double
Swimming Local and the Dronne
Golf 30 Km
Mountain Bikes 1Km
Tennis Local
 
Shopping
 
Riberac 
Market Fri morning (High season Sun and Tues)
Perigueux 
½ hour
Bergerac
¾ hour
Bordeaux
1½ hours
Angouleme
¾ hour
Sarlat
1½ hours
Cultural 
The area is steeped in history and offers interests to suit all tastes
Romanesque Churches
Riberac and area
Grottes de Villars
Brantome
Montignac
An historic island town
Lasceaux Caves
St Jean de Cole
A former base for the Knights Templars crusaders
 Chateaux
Aubeterre    
A spectacular village with river beach
 
Wine   
 
The area lies between the major wine growing areas of Bordeaux and Bergerac and to the south of world famous Cognac. Good quality wines at reasonable prices are assured
Food
 

The area is famous for its cuisine including foie gras, cepes, walnuts and truffles amongst others, not to mention the beautiful fields of sunflowers in July, much of the local produce is available in the market on Fridays which boasts to be the largest in the Dordogne.

Riberac is a major agricultural centre as well as being a favourite destination for holidays, because this area is so beautiful and well serviced with all ameneties.

Riberac is a very prosperous area with many British families relocating here and buying property for a better lifestyle. This is due to the location, diversity, facilities and the River Dronne on the doorstep and is not a place to be missed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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